Description
Create stunning crystal flower blooms using simple materials in a colorful and imaginative way.
Ingredients
- Borax Powder
- Very Hot Water
- Glass Jar
- Pipe Cleaners
- Food Coloring
- String
- Pencil or Stick
- Artificial Flowers or Floral Stems
Instructions
- Shape the Flowers: Take your pipe cleaners and twist them into flower shapes.
- Secure the Flowers: Tie a strong piece of string around the base of your flower.
- Prepare the Solution: Fill your glass jar with very hot water, leaving some space at the top.
- Dissolve the Borax: Slowly add borax powder to the hot water, stirring constantly.
- Add Colors: Drop in various food coloring until you achieve your desired rainbow effect.
- Lower the Flower: Gently dip your flower into the solution.
- Let it Grow: Leave the jar undisturbed overnight.
- Finish Up: After 24 hours, gently remove the flower from the solution and let it air dry.
Notes
Experiment with different flower shapes and colors for unique results. Make sure to supervise children during the hot water stage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flower
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg